In recent years, major news outlets have started taking note of the animal movement, and including coverage of animal rights, welfare, and conservation issues on a daily basis. Check out our curated selection of top stories from around the world, updated every day.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
Scientists are building an animal fart databaseZoologists get this question from kids a lot: "Does it fart?" They're sharing stories on Twitter with the hashtag #DoesItFart.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
Chickens ‘changed the world.’ So why do we ignore them?Researchers say chickens are smarter — and more interesting — than they've been given credit for.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/newsroom/news/!ut/p/z1/tVJNc5swEP0tOfiIV4ADuDfscZxkUrtNQhx0YQQIUCMkImRT99dXxJODE39MDtHooF3tm7dv9wGGZ8CCbFhJNJOCcBPH2EvulqOpPXlAd_OrXzMURsvbyc0COWhxCav9guXTtYfC2WP0uAjsyc3YBXwa_wQYcCZ0oyuISVOxNsmk0FTohLNUEbUdoJYkgnatkrJ-C1pNXmgleU5VQoSQa5HR2iDat990m-RE0_5tOcj2B6hqiKXWnPZUTcZyiAM_T4PUta1LB3nWyPEzK_AK3yJe5gR0XBRjO–ru4…[Read more]
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years, 11 months agoSchool under fire over trip for five-year-olds to see reindeer slaughterWarning, contains graphic image: Head of school in northern Norway defends trip to show children way of life of indigenous Sami after criticism on Facebook
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
Air China bans shark fin cargo, reflecting dramatic shift in attitudesConservationists have put pressure on FedEx to take a similar step.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
http://www.care2.com/causes/dramatic-rescues-remind-us-to-keep-animals-off-the-ice.html
Dramatic Rescues Remind Us To Keep Animals Off The Ice | Care2 CausesSeveral animals who have fallen into icy water recently have been saved by firefighters. Share this story to spread the word about the dangers of animals on ice
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years, 11 months agoWater relief for 8,000 thirsty elephants neglected by ZimbabweBoreholes set up by local conservationists are saving drought-stricken elephants in Hwange national park
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years, 11 months agoOnce a trophy hunting concession, now a snow leopard sanctuarySnow leopards are showing up on camera traps in places they’d never been seen before – thanks to an innovative programme in Kyrgyzstan.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
National Chicken Council urges research into slow growthAmerica poultry organisation, the National Chicken Council, wants the entire industry to invest in researching the economic and welfare benefits of ‘slow growing’ broiler birds.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
This 600-Acre Indian Zoo Has Air Pollution Levels As Bad As Industrial Zones'Anthracosis', a lung disease has claimed many lives at the zoo in the past.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38531967
SeaWorld orca Tilikum that killed trainer dies - BBC NewsThe orca that killed a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando and featured in Blackfish documentary dies.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
Wildlife RelatedIn a major breakthrough today, Mirzapur forest department caught 3 men transporting 6 wild animals of cat family. One is in custody of the authorities, while two others fled the spot. The animals were transported using a cage covered with clothes. While the forest department believes it to be 'wil
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
http://www.societymag.co.in/article/features/an-animal-paradise/11759
An Animal ParadiseOn this World Animal Day, we travelled to Karjat near Mumbai to an animal shelter called The Probable Paradise. We met many injured and abandoned animals who are now being cared for by a strong and fierce lady, Roxanne Davur. She is trying to make up to them for the wrong that has been done to them, unfortunately by us
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
Half a dozen rare felines seized in UP from traffickerIn a significant catch, five caracals and a leopard cat, both rare and very less sighted members of the cat family, were rescued from trafficker in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district, forest officials said on Monday.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
How An Engineer and His Daughter Are Bringing Back the Sparrows in Their District
How An Engineer and His Daughter Are Bringing Back the Sparrows in Their DistrictSantosh Martin and Sunaina are on a mission to help increase the population of these endangered birds again.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
BJP Loses its Moral Compass in the Blood Sport of PoliticsThe Modi government has brought a 40 year struggle against cruelty to bulls to nought with the mere stroke of a pen.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
German Environment Agency: ‘Tax Animal Products To Tackle Climate Change’
German Environment Agency: ‘Tax Animal Products To Tackle Climate Change’By Nicole Sagener (EurActiv) — Meat and dairy farming is more damaging to the environment than producing cereals, fruits or vegetables. Germany’s Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has called f…
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/01/16/killing-animals-at-the-zoo
Killing Animals at the ZooAt Danish zoos, surplus animals are euthanized—and dissected before the public.
